Oliver-Hoffmann Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Oliver-Hoffmann Foundation is a private foundation in Yorkville, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $454,541 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $80,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$454,541
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$15.4 million
- New grantees85%
Giving in 2025 was up from $194,218 the year before.
85% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $618,085 | 44 | $14.5 million |
| 2024 | $194,218 | 87 | $15.1 million |
| 2025 | $454,541 | 44 | $15.4 million |
How to apply
Oliver-Hoffmann Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Oliver-Hoffmann Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 29 | $258,661 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $75,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $40,000 |
| New York | 2 | $32,525 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $9,250 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $8,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $5,455 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $650 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Laurence Church | Artwork donation: "reign, rain, rein" (1985-86) by morris, robert - acrylic & lead & encaustic on fiberglassdonation date: april 10, 2025fair market value: $80,000original cost: $80,000recipient's use of the donated artwork is related to their tax-exempt purpose and will be used for their charitable mission | $80,000 |
| Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land | Artwork donation: "the crossroads cabinets" (1999) by munoz, juan - cabinet (door hinges); steel, glass, lead, mixed mediadonation date: may 3, 2025fair market value: $75,000original cost: $75,000recipient's use of the donated artwork is related to their tax-exempt purpose and will be used for their charitable mission | $75,000 |
| Ukrainian Action | Artwork donation: "scream of the albino" (1983) by dokoupil, jiri georg- acrylic/cottondonation date: april 22, 2025fair market value: $35,000original cost: $35,000recipient's use of the donated artwork is related to their tax-exempt purpose and will be used for their charitable mission | $35,000 |
| St Laurence Church | Grant to support art mission | $30,000 |
| Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (Path) | Disability education programs | $25,000 |
| St Laurence Church | Artwork donation: "through the looking glass" (1987) by rollins, tim + k.o.s - black gesso, acrylic on bookpages/linendonation date: april 10, 2025fair market value: $25,000original cost: $25,000recipient's use of the donated artwork is related to their tax-exempt purpose and will be used for their charitable mission | $25,000 |
| St Mary's Viability Grant | To support school programs in the underserved community | $24,500 |
| Understood | Artwork donation: "days end" (1975) by matta-clark, gordon - cibachrome printdonation date: january 8, 2025fair market value: $24,025original cost: $24,025recipient's use of the donated artwork is related to their tax-exempt purpose and will be used for their charitable mission | $24,025 |
| St Laurence Church | Artwork donation: "untitled" (1989) by walker, john- oil on canvasdonation date: april 10, 2025fair market value: $15,000original cost: $10,000recipient's use of the donated artwork is related to their tax-exempt purpose and will be used for their charitable mission | $15,000 |
| St Mary Adaptive Sacrement Chapel | Support sacremental preparation and adaptive chatechesis for individuals with special needs | $15,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | Artwork donation: "temple of my father" (1989) by charlesworth, sarah - laminated cibachrome with lacquered frame, edition of 4donation date: april 16, 2025fair market value: $10,000original cost: $4,500recipient's use of the donated artwork is related to their tax-exempt purpose and will be used for their charitable mission | $10,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | Artwork donation: "illusion" (1988) by lemieux, annette - latex, oil, pencil on canvasdonation date: september 30, 2025fair market value: $8,500original cost: $3,750form 8283 appraiser: gary m. Piattonirecipient's use of the donated artwork is related to their tax-exempt purpose and will be used for their charitable mission | $8,500 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | Artwork donation: "liz" (1982) by ahearn, john - painted cast plasterdonation date: feb 2, 2025fair market value: $8,000original cost: $8,000recipient's use of the donated artwork is related to their tax-exempt purpose and will be used for their charitable mission | $8,000 |
| St Laurence Church | Artwork donation: "a tutti e vincitori mcmlxxxxvii (icon red)" (1987) by merz, gerhard - tempura on canvas and wooddonation date: april 10, 2025fair market value: $7,500original cost: $7,500recipient's use of the donated artwork is related to their tax-exempt purpose and will be used for their charitable mission | $7,500 |
| Plano Highschool | Mobility chairs and job training program for individuals with disabilities | $5,076 |
| Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House | Charitable grounds and program area | $5,000 |
| Comfort & Joy | Operational expenses to serve special needs | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Ophthalmological Care From United States Inc | Charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Hearts Afire | Support at-risk children's medical needs | $5,000 |
| Naomis House | To support operational expenses for exploited women | $5,000 |
| Ukraine in Action | Charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Dekalb County Community Foundation (Give Dekalb County) | Annual giving day for dekalb county charities | $3,500 |
| Marian Servants of Divine Providence | Cenacle school of spiritual direction | $3,500 |
| St Francis Children's Center | Funds for family needs activity center | $3,000 |
| Threadskeys of Hope | Equipment, medical, and food for of unhoused families in michigan city, in | $2,955 |
| Easterseals Central Illinois | Revitalize adaptive swimming pool area | $2,500 |
| St Laurence Church | Artwork donation: "fields of sorrow" (1986) by dujourie, lili - sculpture in leaddonation date: april 10, 2025fair market value: $2,500original cost: $2,500recipient's use of the donated artwork is related to their tax-exempt purpose and will be used for their charitable mission | $2,500 |
| St Stanislaus Parish | Charitable operations | $2,500 |
| Madonna Renewal Center | Funds for furnace replacement | $2,379 |
| Millbrook United | Grant to underserved church for community medical needs | $2,000 |
| St Laurence Church | Artwork donation: "to fabrica with dust" (1988) by young, michael - sand, soil, chalk and acrylic on canvasdonation date: april 10, 2025fair market value: $1,560original cost: $1,560recipient's use of the donated artwork is related to their tax-exempt purpose and will be used for their charitable mission | $1,560 |
| Marklund Children's Home | Continuing education for special education staff | $1,500 |
| Developmental Services Center of Champaign County Inc | Adaptive equipment | $1,000 |
| Fellowship Housing Corporation | Serve the needs of single mothers and children at risk of being or are homeless | $1,000 |
| Little Friends Inc | Job training program for individuals with disabilities | $1,000 |
| Shore Community Services | Cila resident's classes and other activities in the community | $1,000 |
| St Laurence Church | Artwork donation: "when women are great" (1986) by stepan, garydonation date: april 10, 2025fair market value: $1,000original cost: $1,000recipient's use of the donated artwork is related to their tax-exempt purpose and will be used for their charitable mission | $1,000 |
| St Laurence Church | Artwork donation: "untitled 80-5 (icon pattern painting)" (1980) by robbin, tony - acrylic on canvasdonation date: april 10, 2025fair market value: $1,000original cost: $1,000recipient's use of the donated artwork is related to their tax-exempt purpose and will be used for their charitable mission | $1,000 |
| Horizon House of Illinois Valley Inc (Welcoming Hearts) | Charitable operations | $846 |
| Fountain of Hope Ministries | Support at-risk mental health | $650 |
Officers and trustees
- Sharon Mason
- Windy Kopecky
- Richard Mason
- Beverly Yockey
Questions people ask
Does Oliver-Hoffmann Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Oliver-Hoffmann Foundation give?
$454,541 in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Oliver-Hoffmann Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sharon Mason (Board President/Ceo), Windy Kopecky (Board Secretary & Treasurer), Richard Mason (Board Member/Operations Manager) and Beverly Yockey (Board Member).
What does Oliver-Hoffmann Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and arts and culture.